Counting the cost of rescue helicopter callouts to Omanawa Falls.

When the veteran returned to New Zealand in 1969, he threw his military medals away.

Fourth annual Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge roars into action 10am Sunday in Turakina

Many of their neighbours' houses are still empty and their future remains uncertain.

About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.

Bail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.

The sterling silver ring with gemstones inset has 'Love Jan' inscribed on it.

The incident was captured in a short video on Friday afternoon.

Police raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.

Doing a good turn for two women sparked an unsolved mystery at Pyes Pa Cemetery.

A drone is believed to have delayed rescue efforts of a missing swimmer in Bay of Plenty.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

Woman bullied for her looks when her dream job turned into a nightmare.

Gemma McCaw is heading line up of speakers at a fundraiser for Life Education in Tauranga.

It's a workout most people dream about. For one New Zealand city it's about to come true.

Ben O'Dea has been offered a new car to replace his stolen 4WD truck.

Bella Vista collapse victims point finger at council building inspection processes.

All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.

Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.

Tauranga's Liam Hose is one of 18 Kiwis battling it out in Thailand in TVNZ's 'Survivor'.

Man accuses police of breaching privacy laws by flying a drone above his property.

The actor joins a lineup of celebrities coming to Tauranga for the pop culture event

No one was home at the time of the fire, a fire investigator said.

A total of 150 cars were involved in the Saturday night meeting raided by police

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

A police pursuit was initiated after a man failed to stop on Chadwick Rd last night.

As Kiwis get fatter, the number of obesity surgeries is only "scratching the surface".

A teacher has demanded answers to Omokoroa's ''disgraceful'' intersection.

"He was the sort of guy who made friends for life."

Elderly man scammed out of thousands he was saving for his funeral.